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Andrew F. Davis diary, 1861-1862
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farm close at hand belonging to a Secesh Fiction who had left and had left this in charge of her slaves who had also took a notion to leave and had left to take care of themselves. Provisions of all kinds ware plenty in and around the house which the boys [freely?] appropriated and [illeg] ery other things so as Several [slaves?] of besides was a rich treat sure. The niggers spoken of have hired themselves out as servants to officers in our camp. Commenced Raining at 3 o'clock P.M. Sep 18 Rained all night but cleared off this morning. We ware relieved at 9 Oclock A.M. and come to camp.
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farm close at hand belonging to a Secesh Fiction who had left and had left this in charge of her slaves who had also took a notion to leave and had left to take care of themselves. Provisions of all kinds ware plenty in and around the house which the boys [freely?] appropriated and [illeg] ery other things so as Several [slaves?] of besides was a rich treat sure. The niggers spoken of have hired themselves out as servants to officers in our camp. Commenced Raining at 3 o'clock P.M. Sep 18 Rained all night but cleared off this morning. We ware relieved at 9 Oclock A.M. and come to camp.
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